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Explorer Guide
Looking to stay home this summer? Then don’t miss out on fantastic days out that are just on our doorstep. Plan some amazing days out at some of these awesome places below.
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County Mall
Of course, we are going to put ourselves here! We have lots of fun going on this summer holiday. Bring your children to Dino school where they can learn how ROARsome dinosaurs really are. Also, meet Dexter, a real-life dinosaur, on selected dates in the centre.
You can reach us on foot, by bus or car.
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Tilgate Park
How lucky are we to have this beautiful park on our doorstep? Tilgate park offers more than just a walk in the park. Complete with its nature centre and Go Ape facilities to name a few, there are lots you could do at Tilgate Park.
Tilgate can be walked to, bused to via routes 1, 2, 10 or 20 or by car.
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Nyman's National Trust
A garden lovers' home for all seasons, with an extensive yet intimate garden set around a romantic house and ruins. Nyman’s National Trust offers amazing gardens to sit back, relax and enjoy the sun in. With lots going on this summer, you will find plenty to do
Nyman’s is accessible by the 271 bus or around a 15 minute drive by car.
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Gatwick Aviation Centre
If your child is into planes, then The Gatwick Aviation Centre is the perfect place to visit this summer. Get behind the controls inside a real-size helicopter and explore their wonderful exhibits. Open Friday - Sunday children under the age of 5 can enter for free.
Gatwick Aviation Centre is around 18 minutes away by car.
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Huxley's Birds of Prey
Meet some amazing birds of Prey at Huxley’s Bird of Prey Centre. Located inside the Hillier Garden Centre in Horsham, this hidden gem allows visitors to see beautiful birds of prey close up and personal.
Huxley’s Bird of Prey Centre is reachable by car around 24 minutes away.
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British Wildlife Centre
View the best wildlife Britain has to offer at the British Wildlife Centre. Packed full of indigenous species, meet some of the UK’s wildlife all in one place. See Red Squirrels, Deer, Hedgehogs and so much more.
The British Wildlife Centre can be reached by car with a travel time of around.
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Wakehurst - Kew Gardens
Did you know that we have Royal Botanical Gardens that are 35 minutes away by car? Wakehurst hosts thousands of beautiful plants from across the globe. Explore their vast woodland and learn about their seed bank project.
Wakehurst can be reached by car with a travel time around 35 minutes.
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Discovery Land Priory Park
Visit Discovery Land at Priory Park, across the road from Priory Farm. Journey along their nature trail and enjoy healthy outdoor activities the whole family can enjoy.
You can get to Discovery Land at Priory Park in around 35 minutes by car or by using the bus route 400 which will take an hour.
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Bluebell Railway
Venture through 11 miles of Sussex scenery behind a vintage steam engine locomotive. The Bluebell Railway is an amazing experience for anyone who loves trains and train history. Being one of the first heritage lines in the Country, the Bluebell Railway is a must-see for any train enthusiast. The Bluebell Railway can be boarded at East Grinstead Station or at Sheffield Park Station which can take between 35 – 55 minutes by car.
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